Cardiac Rehabilitation Experts: Program Fundamentals, Trends, and Best Practices

Join cardiac rehabilitation experts for a comprehensive review of program fundamentals, including program structure and management, secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, and new trends in CR. This self-study course provides an overview for health professionals new to cardiac rehabilitation or those wanting to update their existing program, based on the experience of Mayo Clinic, Rochester.

Course Learning Objectives

• Summarize core components of cardiac rehabilitation
• Describe comprehensive recommendations for patient assessment and individualized treatment plan
• Identify comorbidities and cardiovascular risk factors in cardiac rehabilitation patients
• Prescribe appropriate exercise prescriptions for various patient populations
• Recognize special populations that may benefit from cardiac rehabilitation services

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for professionals interested in developing or improving a cardiac rehabilitation program, including physicians, physician assistants, registered nurses, advance practice providers, exercise physiologists/specialists, physiotherapists, and physical therapists.

Course Content

Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Mayo Clinic Rochester Model

• Welcome and Introduction – Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph.D. & Carmen M. Terzic, M.D., Ph.D.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic: A Brief History – Ray W. Squires, Ph.D.
• General Concepts: Lessons from Around the World – Randal J. Thomas, M.D.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Update on Science and Value – Randal J. Thomas, M.D.
• Research in Cardiac Rehabilitation – Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph.D.

Risk Factor and Comorbidity Management

• Cardiovascular Risk Factor Management in Cardiac Rehabilitation – Anna Svatikova, M.D., Ph.D.
• Multimorbidity in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Screening and Management – Melissa J. Bowman, ACSM CEP & Thomas P. Olson, Ph.D, M.S.
• Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence – J. Taylor Hays, M.D.

Physical Activity and Health Coaching

• Physical Activity: Tips to Support our Patients – Carmen M. Terzic, M.D., Ph.D.
• Health Coaching in Cardiac Rehabilitation – Karen Y. Hodgman, R.N.

Cardiovascular Disease: Secondary Prevention and Management

• Cardiovascular Disease: Secondary Prevention and Management Program – Karen Y. Hodgman, R.N.

Program Structure and Management

• Cardiac Rehabilitation Organizational and Staffing Structure – Amanda R. Bonikowse, Ph.D.
• The Role of the Physician in Cardiac Rehabilitation – Randal J. Thomas, M.D.
• Referral and Intake Process – Karen Y. Hodgman, R.N.
• Individual Treatment Plan in Cardiac Rehabilitation (ITP) – Karen Y. Hodgman, R.N.
• Program Progression – Melissa J. Bowman, ACSM CEP

Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation

• Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation: Background and Opportunities – Randal J. Thomas, M.D. & Thomas P. Olson, Ph.D., M.S.
• Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation: Implementation and Future Directions – Amanda R. Bonikowse, Ph.D. & Melissa J. Bowman, ACSM CEP

Exercise Prescriptions

• Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Prescription Principles – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP
• High Intensity Interval Training in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP

Special Populations

• Cardiac Rehabilitation for Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Patients – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP
• Cardio-Oncology Populations in Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP
• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Exercise Prescription (SCAD) – Amanda R. Bonikowse, Ph.D.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation for Pediatric Populations – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP
• Aortopathies: Exercise Prescription – Amanda R. Bonikowse, Ph.D.
• Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Prescription – Amanda R. Bonikowse, Ph.D.
• Frailty – Carmen M. Terzic, M.D., Ph.D.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP
• Cardiac Rehabilitation for Cardiac Transplant Patients – Adam M. Shultz, MS, ACSM RCEP

Nutrition

• General Nutrition Guidelines Within Cardiac Rehabilitation – Tara M. Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD
• Weight Management Within Cardiac Rehabilitation – Tara M. Schmidt, M.Ed., RDN, LD

Psychosocial Management

• Mental Health Awareness in Cardiac Recovery – Kelli Passalacqua, L.I.C.S.W.
• Mental Health Awareness in Cardiac Recovery and Use of Clinical Interventions – Kelli Passalacqua, L.I.C.S.W.

Case Studies

• Challenging Cardiac Rehabilitation Case: Frailty – Regis Fernandes, M.D.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Challenging Cases: Phase II Cardiac Rehab after Aortic Valve Replacement – Bryan J. Taylor, Ph.D.

Date of Original Release: June 1, 2022